Gateway Arch Park Foundation
78% goes to programs $26 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2010, with $4,754,643 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
701 Market St Ste 1250, Saint Louis, MO, 63101 EIN 27-2128072 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▲ 77.2% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.6M
Net assets
$114.6M
Employees
15
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $26 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Gateway Arch Park Foundation: 78% to programs · $26 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating208 mo reserves · -39% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gateway Arch Park Foundation: 208 mo reserves · -39% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Gateway Arch Park Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gateway Arch Park Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.the foundation's mission is to ensure the gateway arch, its grounds, neighboring public space and attractions will be a vital, welcoming, well supported resource for the community and nation for generations to come.
Contact & location
- Address
- 701 Market St Ste 1250, Saint Louis, MO, 63101
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $63.5M (FY2013) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets $114.6M
Operating margin
-39.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116.2M
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
$114.6M
Salaries & benefits
$1.5M
23% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,754,643▲77.2% | $6,609,703▲31.1% | $114,631,667▲8.8% | $116,162,299▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,683,351▼93.5% | $5,042,589▼47.0% | $105,397,689▲8.0% | $107,769,547▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $41,551,672▲484% | $9,521,719▲192% | $97,553,784▲31.9% | $98,325,140▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,108,944▲82.9% | $3,256,213▼5.3% | $73,981,744▲6.2% | $74,261,617▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,886,381▼45.2% | $3,438,776▼20.2% | $69,659,648▲6.1% | $69,982,129▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,087,323▲140% | $4,311,527▼47.1% | $65,644,965▲9.0% | $66,246,654▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,954,321▼40.5% | $8,156,150▼69.7% | $60,209,007▼16.1% | $60,515,179▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,967,857▼90.5% | $26,883,206▼0.3% | $71,785,127▼22.9% | $73,293,289▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $52,408,634▼57.0% | $26,972,466▼76.2% | $93,145,771▲29.3% | $94,529,504▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $121,845,667▲91.8% | $113,201,460▲776% | $72,013,760▲13.6% | $74,522,571▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,523,660 | $12,924,815▲130% | $63,369,553▲396% | $66,616,046▲386% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,619,218 | $12,770,707 | $13,716,259 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ryan Mcclure — $230,320 (3.48% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mcclure | Executive Director | 40 | $230,320 |
| Amanda Goldsmith | Director of Philanthropy/ext Affairs | 40 | $146,981 |
| Janis Cooper | Director of Fnd Operations/secretary | 40 | $115,750 |
| Adam Woodard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Adnan Omeragic | Trustee (thru 7/2024) | 1 | — |
| Ann Cuiellette Marr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Donald Suggs | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Flint W Fowler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| James Lally | Vice Chairman | 3 | — |
| James Mann | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jason Thein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Katie Fischer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kerrin Kowach | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kitty Mcdonnell Pipoli | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Laura Ellenhorn | Chairman | 4 | — |
| Matt Villa | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Melissa Paz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ruth Kim | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stephen M O'loughlin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Susan Brown | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Swt Design Inc | Project Design | $228,813 |
| Trivers Associates Inc | Architect | $215,622 |
| Michael Vanvallenburgh | Landscape Design | $191,186 |
| Winkler Consulting Group Inc | Fundraising Consultant | $180,000 |
| Haley Sharpe Design Limited | Exhibit Design | $137,819 |
Grants received · $80.0M total
62 grants to Gateway Arch Park Foundation totaling $80.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | For above and beyond campaign (list as anonymous), and for eero saarinen society (normal recognition). all membership benefits of tangible value are declined, such that the grant may be entirely charitable, annual gift, general support | 2024 | $82,250 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,097 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $150,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $33,080 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Annual gift | 2023 | $26,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Ccs - community stability and crisis response | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,927 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $5,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $94,450 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $59,336 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $28,450 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | An iconic evening, october 27, 2022, fund-a-need donation | 2022 | $23,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gateway Arch Park Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2128072, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gateway Arch Park Foundation's EIN?
- Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2128072.
- How much revenue does Gateway Arch Park Foundation report?
- Gateway Arch Park Foundation reported $4,754,643 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Gateway Arch Park Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Gateway Arch Park Foundation spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Gateway Arch Park Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gateway Arch Park Foundation C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Gateway Arch Park Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gateway Arch Park Foundation's latest Form 990 is $230,320, paid to Ryan Mcclure (Executive Director).
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Data for Gateway Arch Park Foundation (EIN 27-2128072) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.